Come from school(s) or college(s) of optometry with an affiliation agreement with Gila River Health Care.

Complete a background check and have updated immunizations

OUR MISSION

The mission of our externship program is to provide optometric students with a challenging and diverse experience in a hospital based setting. Development of independent and critical thinking in areas of primary eye care and ocular disease is the focus of our program, utilizing multidisciplinary care.

EXTERN PROGRAM CONTACT:

The Joint Commission — National Standard For Excellence

……Accreditation Awarded To Gila River Health Care…….

We are proud to announce that Gila River Health Care is accredited by the Joint Commission. Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of excellence and serves as testimony to Gila River Health Care’s commitment to the highest standards of quality patient care.